By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald
The Palatine Park District released a statement Thursday saying a recent reassessment of the Palatine Stables confirms the structural issues identified by an initial survey.
Based on its review of the Structural Condition Assessment Supplemental Report, the park board stands by its decision to cease operations at the stables, located near Northwest Highway and Dundee Road, by Nov. 30.
The park district’s release also contains a timeline for phasing out activities at the stables, which the park district has owned for nearly 40 years.
The release noted the report by Johnson Wilbur Adams Inc. notes 48% of the Lower Barn columns and 55% of the Upper Barn columns are showing varying degrees of deterioration.
“We acknowledge that the upcoming months will be challenging for the stables community and staff,” the district said in the statement.
It said staff from the district and the stables are working closely to find new homes for the school horses and ponies.
“The welfare of the animals continues to be our top priority,” it read.
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Related: “Closure of Palatine Stables to move ahead following revote,” “Hold your horses: Park district taking another look at Palatine Stables,” “Citing ‘unfortunate reality,’ park district closing Palatine Stables this fall”
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